Terms of Reference of the Task Team on GSRN (GSRN-TT)

The attached document is the "Terms of Reference of the Task Team on GSRN (GSRN-TT)." It outlines the objectives, work plan, and responsibilities for establishing the Global Surface Reference Network (GSRN) as part of a tiered observation system for land surface meteorological observations. The document includes the background of GSRN development, governance structure, tasks for network initiation, expected membership composition, and budget considerations. It also defines the roles and reporting obligations of the task team over its four-year mandate, aimed at developing the GSRN to meet WMO and GCOS standards.